A word of advice

Offering your expertise to friends or relatives can seem a harmless favour. But if the information you give is wrong or insufficiently detailed, you can find yourself in trouble, warns Dick Jennings

 

As a purchaser, how often are you asked for professional advice by friends, business acquaintances – or even suppliers? Daily, no doubt. So frequently, you cease even to notice. And usually you say something to help. We all do.

You should, however, exercise caution. Two new Court of Appeal judgments emphasise the dangers. One involved a huge...

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